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Government operations: what the Lake County Commission decided
69 decisions on record since Jan 6, 2026: 61 approved, 5 denied, tabled, postponed or withdrawn. Newest first; open any line for the vote, the money and the record.
Not approved
- Pulled Oct 27, 2026 Pulled the discussion on installing cameras in employee vehicles, leaving the policy decision for a later meeting.
- Tabled Sep 8, 2026 Tabled the appointment of Humberto Liriano to the Sales Surtax Oversight Committee to serve a four-year term ending November 19, 2026.
- Appointment/Tabled Apr 14, 2026 Tabled the appointment of one person to the WellFlorida Council as Lake County's provider representative, choosing between Juana De La Cruz and Christopher Gonzalez.
- Pulled Feb 24, 2026 Pulled the discussion about funding for the Lake County Historical Museum.
- Tabled Feb 24, 2026 Tabled the appointment of Randy Bumbalough to the Board of Building Examiners for the Architect position, with a term beginning on 03/05/2026 and expiring on 01/14/2030.
October 2026
- Oct 27, 2026 Approved a change to the firefighter contract for third-year wages and moved $2,615,936 from reserves to pay the $2,615,935.04 cost.
- Oct 27, 2026 Pulled the discussion on installing cameras in employee vehicles, leaving the policy decision for a later meeting.
- Oct 27, 2026 Appointed Andrew McGuire, Christie Folker, and Allyson Berry to the Sales Surtax Oversight Committee for four-year terms ending November 19, 2030.
- Oct 13, 2026 Approved a change to the January 2027 Board of County Commissioner meeting dates to January 12, 2027, and January 26, 2027.
- Oct 13, 2026 Approved a substantial amendment to the Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan and an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan.
- Oct 6, 2026 Approved letting Commissioner Campione join and vote on the October 13, 2026 agenda items using an electronic platform due to extraordinary circumstances.
- Oct 6, 2026 Approved the appointment of Jaime Stewart, Office of Management and Budget Director, to the Central Florida Expressway Authority Finance Committee.
September 2026
- Sep 22, 2026 Approved spending $600 for the County Attorney to file a lawsuit to clarify property boundaries for County-owned land at 31039 Lake Mack Road in Deland.
- Sep 22, 2026 Approved declaring listed county items as surplus, removing them from fixed asset records, and authorizing the Procurement Services Director to sign supporting documents.
- Sep 22, 2026 Approved the pay ranges for Fiscal Year 2027, setting a minimum of $17.00 per hour for Lake County employees.
- Sep 8, 2026 Approved the County Manager's authority to sign documents to sell the County's share of 2619 Gables Drive in Eustis, Florida.
- Sep 8, 2026 Approved hiring outside lawyers Roper Townsend Sutphen to represent Lake County in the lawsuit Florida Action Committee, Inc. v. Mark Glass, et al.
- Sep 8, 2026 Approved an amendment to the Local Provider Participation Fund rules so the county follows the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
- Sep 8, 2026 Tabled the appointment of Humberto Liriano to the Sales Surtax Oversight Committee to serve a four-year term ending November 19, 2026.
- Sep 1, 2026 Approved a closed session on September 8, 2026, to discuss collective bargaining negotiations.
August 2026
- Aug 25, 2026 Approved a closed session on September 8, 2026, to discuss the lawsuit involving Mark Dickinson, Florida Carry, Inc., and Sheriff Peyton C. Grinnell.
- Aug 25, 2026 Approved the 2027 meeting dates for the Board of County Commissioners, starting 01/05/27 and ending 12/21/27.
- Aug 11, 2026 Approved the Office of Transit Services' revised Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan and authorized the Director to sign the Annual Certification.
- Aug 11, 2026 Approved the appointment of Mary Burns, Accounting Director, to the Central Florida Expressway Audit Committee.
July 2026
- Jul 28, 2026 Approved signing an Estoppel Letter for the Sheriff's lease at Southridge Shoppes (US), Inc. in Tavares.
- Jul 28, 2026 Approved declaring a list of county-owned items as surplus and removing them from the fixed asset records so the Procurement Services Director can sign the paperwork.
- Jul 28, 2026 Approved a $100,000 settlement for a motor vehicle accident that happened on June 23, 2024.
- Jul 28, 2026 Approved the reappointment of Tim Sallin, Cade Carter, Donna Bosold, and A.J. Rohe to the Public Lands and Trails Acquisition Advisory Committee.
- Jul 14, 2026 Approved a $300,000 liability claim settlement for an incident that occurred on February 17, 2024.
June 2026
- Jun 23, 2026 Adopted an ordinance dissolving the Board of Adjustment and transferring its functions to the Board of County Commissioners.
- Jun 23, 2026 Approved authorization for Commissioner Sabatini to complete an online proxy form so Lake County can vote at the 2026 National Association of Counties Annual Conference.
- Jun 9, 2026 Approved letting Commissioners Sabatini, Campione, and Parks vote electronically on specific agenda dates due to extraordinary circumstances.
- Jun 9, 2026 Approved an ordinance to dissolve the Board of Adjustment and transfer its functions to the Board of County Commissioners.
- Jun 9, 2026 Approved the appointment of Michael Jaycox as the Elected Municipal Representative on the Keep Lake Beautiful Advisory Committee to fill a term ending May 31, 2028.
- Jun 9, 2026 Appointed Commissioner Sabatini, Commissioner Morris as chairperson, and Honorable Jennifer Hill to the Value Adjustment Board with terms ending July 11, 2027.
- Jun 9, 2026 Approved the appointment of Amelia Swart to the Lake-Sumter MPO Community Advisory Committee to fill one vacant seat.
May 2026
- May 19, 2026 Approved a cost reimbursement agreement with the State of Florida for the Veterans Treatment Intervention Program, with a fiscal impact not to exceed $109,654.
- May 19, 2026 Approved designating Tammy Parrott as the Single Administrative Head of the Lake County Library System and authorizing the Chairman to sign the state certification form.
- May 19, 2026 Approved a $45,000 workers' compensation claim settlement for a former employee who was injured on April 17, 2024.
- May 19, 2026 Approved an ordinance establishing Lake County as a Bill of Rights Protection County with language changes to protect law-abiding citizens.
- May 19, 2026 Approved appointing Stephanie Winheim to the Lake-Sumter MPO Community Advisory Committee to fill one of two vacancies.
- May 19, 2026 Appointed Colleen Wallace to the WellFlorida Council as a Lake County Provider, filling one of three applicant spots for the single vacant seat.
- May 5, 2026 Approved the application for a $1,100,000 grant to replace windows at the Historical Courthouse and pledged $550,000 in matching County funds.
- May 5, 2026 Discussed adding language to the County's grant agreements to establish a procedure for determining compliance with Federal Immigration Law.
- May 5, 2026 Appointed David Hopkins to Seat 2 of the Elder Affairs Coordinating Council for District 1, with a term ending 1/31/2028.
- May 5, 2026 Appointed eight people to the Children's Services Council for terms ending in 2026 or 2028, granting conflict waivers to two members.
April 2026
- Apr 28, 2026 Approved the grant agreement with the State of Florida Department of Management Services for the Local Government Cybersecurity Grant Program and authorized the Office of Procurement Services to sign supporting documents.
- Apr 28, 2026 Approved three funding agreements with the Fifth Judicial Circuit Office of Court Administration, the State Attorney, and the Public Defender to operate the Lake County Adult Post-Adjudicatory Drug Court Program for $440,550.
- Apr 28, 2026 Approved an ordinance declaring Lake County a Bill of Rights Sanctuary County and directing staff to advertise it as written.
- Apr 14, 2026 Approved the employment of Dallas Meringolo as Lake County Extension Director, Extension Agent II, with an annual fiscal impact of $36,536.59.
- Apr 14, 2026 Heard a presentation from Megan Brew, Office of Economic Development Director, about the Lake County Economic Recovery and Resiliency Plan.
- Apr 14, 2026 Approved authorizing the Chairman to send letters to federal lawmakers and FEMA asking them to restore funding for the Community Rating System program.
- Apr 14, 2026 Tabled the appointment of one person to the WellFlorida Council as Lake County's provider representative, choosing between Juana De La Cruz and Christopher Gonzalez.
March 2026
- Mar 24, 2026 Approved declaring a list of County-owned items as surplus, removing them from official fixed asset records, and letting the Procurement Services Director handle the paperwork.
- Mar 24, 2026 Approved the names Calabrese Drive and Denise Way for two private roads, bringing in $300 in revenue.
- Mar 24, 2026 Approved the appointment of Randolph Augustin as the Administrator of the Florida Department of Health in Lake County.
- Mar 24, 2026 Approved re-appointments to the Elder Affairs Coordinating Council, including Hugh Gravitt for a term ending 1/31/2028.
- Mar 24, 2026 Approved the appointment of Mario Nappa to the Lake-Sumter MPO Community Advisory Committee to fill one of three vacancies.
- Mar 24, 2026 Appointed Randy Bumbalough to the Board of Building Examiners as the Architect member for a term beginning on 03/05/2026 and expiring on 01/14/2030.
- Mar 10, 2026 Approved a $360,000 funding agreement with Career Source Central Florida for the Future Ready Lake Program to train residents laid off by Kroger and Ocado.
- Mar 10, 2026 Approved the designation of Lindsay Platt as the Single Administrative Head of the Lake County Library System and authorized the Chairman to sign the state certification form.
- Mar 10, 2026 Approved a resolution opposing the Rural Boundary Amendment proposed as an Amendment to Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 208 (2026).
February 2026
- Feb 24, 2026 Approved the removal of an advisory committee member from the Sales Surtax Oversight Advisory Committee.
- Feb 24, 2026 Approved a letter to the Florida Department of Criminal Justice.
- Feb 24, 2026 Approved a resolution letting the Mosquito Management Division program manager sign state grant agreements and naming Justin Walker as the new program manager.
- Feb 24, 2026 Approved a waiver of conflict for GrayRobinson to represent Pulte Home Company on the Round Lake Road project.
- Feb 24, 2026 Approved a settlement of $125,749.25 for a motor vehicle accident that happened on May 20, 2025.
- Feb 24, 2026 Pulled the discussion about funding for the Lake County Historical Museum.
- Feb 24, 2026 Tabled the appointment of Randy Bumbalough to the Board of Building Examiners for the Architect position, with a term beginning on 03/05/2026 and expiring on 01/14/2030.
- Feb 10, 2026 Approved declaring a list of County-owned items as surplus, removing them from official fixed asset records, and letting the Procurement Services Director sign the paperwork to dispose of them.
- Feb 10, 2026 Reappointed Clark Morris, Sandra Stura, and Tim Kiley to the Mt. Plymouth Sorrento Community Redevelopment Advisory Committee with a term expiration of January 31, 2028.
January 2026
- Jan 20, 2026 Approved declaring a list of County-owned items as surplus, removing them from official records, and authorizing the Procurement Services Director to handle disposal paperwork.
- Jan 20, 2026 Heard a presentation from Pam Nabors, President and CEO of CareerSource Central Florida, about the organization's services and workforce data for Lake County.
- Jan 6, 2026 Appointed Tylana Hill to the WellFlorida Council as a Lake County Consumer representative.